A new option for OnLane, the lane departure warning system from Meritor WABCO, provides the ability to record and save videos of safety events. The video-capturing feature is triggered by critical events such as sudden deceleration. When an event occurs, the system will capture forward-looking color video of the scene ahead for the ten seconds before and five seconds after the start of the event. The system automatically stores the 20 most recent videos, which can be downloaded using Meritor WABCO’s TOOLBOX 11.0 diagnostic software.
“This additional safety feature responds to the needs of fleet customers that utilize advanced, integrated safety components, including stability control, traction control, collision mitigation and lane departure warning,” said Carsten Duevell, senior director, Vehicle Control Systems, Meritor WABCO.
Meritor WABCO’s OnLane, powered with SafeTraK technology by Takata, is a vision-based lane departure warning system. It is designed to monitor road markings and the vehicle’s position in the lane. The system delivers distinct audible warnings to the driver encouraging the use of turn signals if the vehicle leaves its lane unintentionally. In addition, OnLane is equipped with a driver alertness warning (DAW) feature, which detects erratic or degraded driving based on lane weaving and provides a warning to the driver.
The OnLane solution can provide alerts and warnings to fleet management systems through a telematics system. OnLane also can be fitted on new vehicles and as a retrofit solution to existing equipment.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) is promoting voluntary adoption of lane departure warning systems by fleets to encourage safe driving behaviors, mitigate accidents and reduce the number of crashes. FMCSA has estimated that the payback for lane departure warning systems can be nearly sevenfold in nine months or less. As reported by the American Trucking Associations, 80% to 90% of truck-related accidents with cars are attributed to the other vehicle, and as a result, video documentation can support potential related litigation.
